MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 19, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

Injury Report

The Atlanta Braves lost catcher Drake Baldwin to a strained right oblique muscle, placing the reigning NL Rookie of the Year on the 10-day injured list. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated from the IL for Atlanta's series opener against Miami, though he did not start in right field. The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the injured list with lower back inflammation, adding to their pitching concerns after Mac Kenzie Gore exited Monday's start with back tightness following just one inning. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reported being symptom-free after undergoing surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, already completing bullpen sessions less than two weeks post-operation. Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow experienced a setback in his throwing program, while Blake Snell will undergo the same Nano Scope procedure that Skubal recently had. Toronto Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer threw a 22-pitch bullpen session at Yankee Stadium as he works back from right forearm tendinitis. Jackson Holliday was reinstated from the IL by the Baltimore Orioles but did not play in their 16-6 loss.

Game Highlights & Controversies

The New York Mets exploded for a historic 10-run 12th inning, with Carson Benge delivering both an RBI single and a two-run double in their wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals. Oakland Athletics starter J.T. Ginn carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Adam Frazier's leadoff single broke it up, but the Angels still managed a walk-off victory on Zach Neto's two-run homer. The Nationals identified and banned at least one spectator who unfurled a white nationalist banner during Sunday's game. Plate umpire Alfonso Márquez exited in the second inning of the Braves-Marlins game after being struck in the mask by a foul ball.

Slump-Busting Stories

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. resorted to wearing teammate Giancarlo Stanton's pants—despite the 7-inch, 61-pound size difference—to break out of his offensive slump, and the unconventional approach proved successful. The Marlins organization continues pushing boundaries with innovations including calling pitches from the dugout and radically rethinking batting practice routines.

Replay System Analysis

Early data on baseball's new challenge system reveals interesting trends across teams, with some organizations showing significantly higher success rates in overturning calls. These early numbers suggest certain teams have adapted better to the automated ball-strike system than others.

Surprising Teams Assessment

Nearly two months into the 2026 season, several teams have exceeded expectations while others have fallen short, providing an early framework for postseason predictions. The data shows which franchises have been most impressive in the early going.

Prospect Pipeline

Eric Karabell's prospect stock watch identifies Emerson as having arrived, alongside other potential fantasy baseball contributors expected to make noise in 2026. Updated draft rankings show significant movement as college baseball tournament week begins, with several players soaring up draft boards. Teams are reportedly favoring college pitchers over high school aces in their internal evaluations, changing traditional scouting approaches. Fantasy managers should consider claiming players like Bolte and Emerson off waivers this week.

Off-Field Incidents

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized Monday for his "choice of words" during a heated exchange with a fan in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. Infielder Gio Urshela, 34, announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons with eight different teams, including a three-year stint with the New York Yankees and representing Colombia in the World Baseball Classic.

Rotation Decisions

The New York Yankees are weighing whether to skip Gerrit Cole's final rehabilitation start and have him make his season debut at Yankee Stadium instead.